Edelman (knee) has announced his retirement from football, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

The Patriots are releasing Edelman (knee) with a failed physical designation, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Edelman plans to "to try and gut out another season with (his) chronically troubled knee" according to Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald.

Edelman (knee) wants to continue his career but is 'still trying to see if he is healthy enough to be out there for the 2021 season,' Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Edelman (knee) won't be activated from injured reserve for Sunday's season finale against the Jets, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.

The Patriots have not activated Edelman (knee) from IR ahead of Monday night's game against the Bills, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Edelman (knee) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Edelman (knee) will not be activated ahead of Sunday's contest against the Dolphins, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.

The Patriots designated Edelman (knee) for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.

Edelman (illness/knee) has been removed from the reserve COVID-19 list, but remains on IR, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.